Pepperl + Fuchs Product
Pepperl + Fuchs VMT provides turnkey industrial vision and laser sensor systems, as well as off-the-shelf vision sensors, 2D data matrix and barcode readers. System solutions include: 2D and 3D robotic control and guidance; OCR and barcodes; palletizing and de-palletizing; measurement and position determination; camera-guided parts handling; parts identification; inspection of glue coats; and quality control. Pepperl + Fuchs is an international company with a strong global presence.
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DK50-UV Luminescence Sensors from Pepperl+Fuchs provide an easy, reliable way to complete tasks such as error checking, sorting, measuring, and positioning materials that blend into a background or are invisible. They detect fluorescent chalk marks, clear glue, tamper-proof seals and other marks that regular contrast sensors cannot, even on irregular backgrounds, and deliver an industry leading (luminescence sensor) sensing range of 600 mm in a space-saving housing that is 50% smaller than previous generation luminescence sensors. A light spot with a small focal point allows you to detect small parts such o-rings, pin-point leaks, and invisible markings down to 2.2 mm diameter targets. These sensors are UL and cUL listed.
"Because color and contrast sensors do not operate on the visible light that luminescent targets emit, they are unable to detect many luminescent materials,” says Tom Corbett, Product Manager. “Another advantage of the DK50-UV is it can differentiate between multiple luminescent targets. For example, the protective luminescent seal over an aspirin bottle can be distinguished from the white luminescent cap.”
DK50-UV luminescence sensors have up to four automatic teach modes and one manual teach mode, allowing you to customize the sensor to the application (detecting targets or distinguishing between targets), and to the user (hands-on or hands-off). Additionally, the DK50-UV features a graphical, user-friendly 8-segment LED display. This display indicates luminescent signal strength, uses an output mode toggle for quick adjustments, and comes with an integral timer that allows slower controllers to react to sensor output.
They also deliver the industry’s best sensing range for their size. While there are some smaller competitive models, their sensing range is shorter and their functionality is more limited than what you get with the DK50-UV.
